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Hunting New Mexico Bear With Barnes Bullets

American Hunter Assistant Editor Jon Draper recently set out to test a new Barnes bullet designed for the AAC .300 Blackout. His target? Black bear located at the Jicarilla Apache Nation near Dulce, N.M. Keep your eyes peeled for this new 120-grain bullet in this caliber, which should be available early 2014. In the meantime, check out the photo gallery to see how Draper dropped the hammer on some big old bruins.

A Very Good Place for Elk

The sights and sounds of big bulls during the frenzy of the rut can defy description, especially in the elk paradise of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

2017 NRA YHEC National Championship Begins

The 2017 National Rifle Association Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) National Championship is scheduled for July 23-28, 2017, at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico.

Wildfire Burns 36,000 Acres Near NRA Whittington Center

The Ute Park Fire, started in northern New Mexico on Thursday, May 31, has forced several people out of their homes, but the NRA Whittington Center has stepped up to help those in need.

NRA Whittington Center Offers “Hunt of a Lifetime” Raffle

Enter NRA Whittington Center’s “Hunt of a Lifetime” raffle for your chance to win a New Mexico trophy bison hunt, an original 1874 Sharps rifle, a locally-made Damascus knife and sheath, and an original piece of wall art by Ronald Kil.

Field Test: New Realtree Edge Camo Pattern

In an age where alternative forms of camo are sprouting up everywhere, the all-new Realtree Edge camo pattern embraces the distinctive qualities designed to disrupt the human form with realistic natural elements commonly found in the outdoors.

Southwest Javelina

Do you need a guide for javelina, or are the desert dwellers suited for a do-it-yourself hunt?

A Duck Hunting...Chihuahua?

Chihuahuas aren't exactly considered gundogs, but a post from a fan of Delta Waterfowl's Facebook page might suggest otherwise.

NRA’s Jim Porter Nabs Bird No. 3 in Texas

As we recap the turkey subspecies Porter has claimed to date this spring, here's the scoop on the Rio Grande, marking the third bird he dropped en route to claiming his grand slam.

Field Test: New Ultra Light Arms Model 28

Like all New Ultra Light Rifles, the Model 28 is built on a hand-lapped, push-feed action of Melvin Forbes' own design.

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